Science Teachers' Association of WA - STAWA

04/09/2026

🚨 IT’S NEXT WEEK! 🚨

Primary Science teachers — there’s still time to secure your place at our Moderation in Primary Science: Term 3 – Science Inquiry (SI) Years 3 & 4 workshops! 🔬🧪

Join us for a practical session designed to build your confidence in moderating Science Inquiry work samples, compare achievement levels, and discuss student work with fellow primary science teachers.

📅 Tuesday 8th of September OR Thursday 10th of September
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 STAWA Office, Willetton
✨ Share and discuss investigation work samples
✨ Strengthen consistent teacher judgements
✨ Examine C-level and higher-level student work
✨ Build confidence in moderating Year 3 & 4 Science Inquiry

Places are limited and the workshops are NEXT WEEK — register now to secure your spot! 🏃‍♀️💨

🔗 Register via the link below.
Tuesday the 8th of September- https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41654/moderation-in-primary-science

Thursday the 10th of September- https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41653/moderation-in-primary-science-2

28/08/2026

🔬 SCIOS Primary & Secondary have JUST DROPPED! 📚✨

STAWA members, check your inbox! 📩 The latest editions of SCIOS Primary and SCIOS Secondary are here, packed with articles, classroom ideas, science education insights and contributions from our community.

👀 Swipe for a sneak peek inside both editions!

Not a STAWA member yet? Join today to unlock access to SCIOS Primary & Secondary, along with a range of other member benefits.

🔗 Find out more and become a member via the STAWA website.
https://www.stawa.net/membership/join-now/

27/08/2026

🔬 Moderation in Primary Science – Term 3 | Years 3 & 4

Join fellow primary science teachers for a collaborative moderation workshop focused on Science Inquiry (SI) skills in Years 3 and 4.

This practical session is an opportunity to share and discuss student investigation work samples, compare achievement levels and build confidence in making consistent teacher judgements.

📄 What to bring:

Please bring anonymised investigation work samples from any Science Understanding (SU) context:
• 4 copies of a C-level example
• 4 copies of a higher-level (A or B) example

📅 Choose from two sessions:
Tuesday 8 September OR Thursday 10 September
⏰ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
📍 STAWA, Unit 1/7 Gympie Way, Willetton

💰 Cost:
STAWA Members – $25
Non-members – $50

☕ Refreshments provided

👉 Register now to secure your place!
Workshop 1: https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41654/moderation-in-primary-science
Workshop 2: https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41653/moderation-in-primary-science-2

24/08/2026

Secure your place for Physics day @ Adventure World! Join more than 1,000 Year 10–12 Physics students for one of Western Australia's longest-running and most popular STEM excursions.

Students will experience physics in action through hands-on investigations that connect classroom learning with real-world applications.

✔ Curriculum-aligned investigations
✔ Teacher workbooks and classroom resources included
✔ Supports learning before, during and after the excursion

Whether you're attending for the first time or returning with a new cohort, Physics Day offers an engaging and memorable way to bring senior Physics to life.

Places fill quickly - secure your school's spot today!

Register now: https://www.stawa.net/student-activities/physics-day/

17/08/2026

🌱 Celebrate National Science Week with STELR’s Shape Your Future webinar! 🔬

Discover how biology, plant science and biotechnology are helping build a more sustainable future in this FREE live webinar from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

Hear from leading STEM professionals working across plant synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, sustainability and environmental science, and explore the diverse career pathways shaping Australia’s future.

📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026
⏰ 11:15am–12:00pm AEST
💻 Online | FREE registration

Students and educators will hear directly from scientists about their career journeys, emerging STEM fields and how science, engineering and technology are being used to tackle real-world challenges.

A fantastic National Science Week opportunity to connect classroom science with real STEM careers and innovation! 🌏🌿

🔗 Register via the link below!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NAnqtq--TvObdB9naNpVkQ #/registration

Growing our future: STEM careers inspiring the next generation

14/08/2026

🔬 Celebrate National Science Week with STAWA! 🧡💙

To celebrate National Science Week (15–23 August 2026), we're giving you 20% OFF all STAWA publications! It's the perfect opportunity to stock up on quality science teaching resources for your classroom.

🛒 Use code: NatSciWeek2026

💸 Save 20% on all publication purchases at checkout.

Browse the STAWA Store and discover resources to support engaging, curriculum-aligned science teaching.

📚 Shop now: https://www.stawa.net/shop/stawa-store/

Offer available during National Science Week only. Happy shopping! 🧪✨

07/08/2026

Discover how to create meaningful STEM learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. This hands-on workshop introduces educators to inquiry-based learning through the Design Thinking Framework, exploring practical ways to connect science, technology, engineering and mathematics with authentic, real-world challenges.

Participants will investigate how empathy, place and local contexts can be used to engage students in purposeful STEM learning while designing cross-curricular experiences that integrate science, technologies, humanities, literacy and the arts. Suitable for both primary and secondary educators, this workshop provides adaptable strategies that can be implemented across a range of year levels and learning environments.

Workshop Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 8 October
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Location: STAWA Office (Hybrid delivery available)
⏱ Duration: Half-day (3 hours)
🎟 Member: $50
🎟 non-member: $100

Register now via the link below!
https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41201/starting-in-stem-teaching-with-empathy-place-and-purpose

06/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to welcome Science Teachers' Association of WA - STAWA as an Ochre Sponsor and recognise the significant role they are playing in strengthening STEM education and future talent pathways through the CoRE Learning Foundation! With STAWA’s support, we’re expanding our reach across WA and connecting with more science teachers than ever before!

Here’s what STAWA CEO, Johanna Stalley, had to say about partnering with CoRE

"STAWA values its partnership with CoRE because it creates meaningful opportunities for students to engage with science beyond the classroom. Together, we are supporting curiosity, innovation, and future STEM pathways for young Western Australians."

We’ve achieved so much together already, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this brilliant partnership! 🚀

03/08/2026

💜 Calling all girls in Years 5–9 across the South West! 💜

Ready to explore the exciting world of STEM? 🚀

STEMXX Sisters 2026 is a FREE event designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators and problem-solvers through a fun day of hands-on learning and discovery.

Participants will:
✨ Take part in engaging STEM workshops
🧠 Build problem-solving and innovation skills
👩‍🔬 Meet real STEM professionals
🤝 Make new friends and collaborate with like-minded students
🚀 Explore exciting future STEM careers
🎁 Receive a FREE showbag!

📍 Bunbury Catholic College
📅 Saturday 29 August
🎟️ FREE
👧 For girls in Years 5–9

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, create and discover where STEM can take you!

🔗 Register now: https://www.stawa.net/student-activities/stemxx/

02/08/2026

Rethink Menstrual Cycle Education in Your Classroom

Join us for My Vital Cycles: Transforming Menstrual Cycle Education in Schools, a half-day professional learning workshop designed to help educators deliver menstrual cycle education with confidence, accuracy and impact.

This evidence-informed session explores practical ways to make menstrual cycle science engaging, memorable and accessible for students from Year 8 through to ATAR. You'll gain classroom-ready strategies to individualise learning, scaffold complex concepts, and learn about the latest insights from clinical practice in Restorative Reproductive Medicine.

Participants will also explore how stronger collaboration across education and health can enhance reproductive health education in schools.

Please note: As this program is currently being evaluated, participants will be invited to contribute to an ongoing research project and will be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
(NDA) prior to participating.

📅 Wednesday 7 October
🕘 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 STAWA Office
⏱ Half-day (3 hours)
🎟 Members: $50
🎟 Non-members: $100

Register now via the link below!
https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41200/storytelling-to-teach-the-ovulatory-menstrual-cycle-science